NSG 430 Topic 2 Thyroid (Complete And Verified Study material) (15pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Thyrotoxicosis results from: Answer increased circulating levels of T3 and T4 or both 2. Thyrotoxicosis means: Answer Hypermetabolism 3. Subclinical hyperthyroidism: Answer Serum TSH level below 0.4miu/L NORMAL T3 and T4 levels 4. Overt hyperthyroidism: Answer low or undetectable TSH levels Elevated T3 and T4 levels Symptoms may or may not be present 5. The patient may or may not have symptoms of hyperthyroidism in: Answer overthyperthyroidism 6. Since the hyperthyroidism may be precipitated by iodine contrast media used in CT scans and other radiological studies,: Answer those who are at risk for hyperthyroidism should be monitored closely after iodinated contrast media exposure 7. Graves disease is considered an: Answer autoimmune disease